West African Kingdoms & Empires

Ghana Empire middle ages 830 – 1235 AD Gold and salt trade Camels increased trade Declined due to Almoravid movement Limited trade Desertification Ghana Empire middle ages 830 – 1235 AD

Mali Kingdom After Ghana 1200 – 1400’s Took control of gold and salt trade routes Conquered and expanded to become an empire Timbuktu became a major trading port

Mansa Musa Emperor of Mali at its height Pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 (Hajj) Introduced his empire to the Middle East & Europe Increased Islamic education in Mali Decreased value of gold in Egypt Mansa Musa Emperor of Mali at its height

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Strong military that patrolled the Niger River Largest of the African Kingdoms Fell to Moroccans in 1500s Songhai Empire 800 – late 1500s Sonni Ali Ber – created the Songhai empire

Atlantic Kingdoms Trade was based on slavery Traded with Portugal, Spain, and England Economy falls when slave trade is abolished Atlantic Kingdoms